झारखण्ड शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण
परिषद्, राँची
PROJECT RAIL (REGULAR ASSESSMENT FOR
IMPROVED LEARNING)
CM SOE/MODEL SCHOOL/GENERAL
27.07.2024
(Sub) English (Core)
(Class) - 12
(Time)90 Minute
(Marks) - 40
General Instruction:
1) All questions are compulsory.
2) The total no of question is 16.
3) 2 marks are given for objective
question, 2 marks for very short answer question, 3 marks for short answer
question and 5 marks for long answer question.
4) There is no negative marking for any
wrong answer.
5) Objective question 1 to 10 has four
options, choose the correct option's (a,b,c,d) and write down in the answer
sheet.
6) Write the answer to very short answer
question 11 to 12, short answer question 13 to 14, and long answer question 15
to 16 in your answer sheet.)
7) No students shall be allowed to leave
the examination hall before the completion of the exam.
SECTION-A (2x10=20) Objective Question
1) Who had sent the 'First Day Cover'?
(a) Charley's father
(b) Charley's uncle
(c) Sam's father
(d) Sam
2) Name the newspaper the narrator
glanced in the story 'The Third Level'.
(a)The New-York Times
(b) The Washington Post
(c) The World
(d) The Globe
3) The poem 'My Mother at Sixty-six is made up of
(a) twenty lines
(b) a single sentence
(c) five stanzas
(d) ten stanzas
4) The poet Kamala Das is only using her smile to
(a)make herself happy
(b) make her mother happy
(c) cover up her pain
(d) show her pain
5) 'Trees sprinting' is a poetic device. It is
a) personification
(b) repetition
(c) alliteration
(d) simile
6) Why was Louisa, Charley's wife, worried?
(a) knowing the incident
(b) for not getting tickets
(c) tickets were delayed.
(d) Sam was scaring
7) What is placed just below the title of an 'article'?
(a) Date
(b) By-line
(c) Place of the writer
(d) Salutation
8) Where should the subscription be placed in a' Notice'?
(a) At the beginning
(b) In the middle
c) At the end
d) None of these
9) In Note -making, we should avoid
(a) Key words
(b) Long sentences
(c) Glossary
(d) Abbreviations
10) "Will they make them sing in German, even the
pigeons?" Who thought it ?
(a) M. Hamel
(b) The villagers
(c) Students
(d) Franz
SECTION-B (2x2=4) Very Short Question
11) What is the poet's childhood fear in the poem "My
Mother at Sixty-six"?
Ans : The poet's childhood fear is that one day she will lose her
mother and seeing her aged face, she is pained at the thought of seperation.
12) What according to the author is 'Stamp Collecting' in the
story "The Third Level"?
Ans : According to the author, 'Stamp Collecting' 'is a
'temporary refuge from reality'.
SECTION-C (2x3=6) Short Answer Question
13) Why did Charley rush back from the third level?
Ans : When Charley took out the modern currency to pay for the
tickets to Galesburg, the ticket clerk accused him of trying to cheat him. He
threatened to hand Charley over to the police, Charley was frightened and
that's why he rushed back from the third level lest he was arrested and put
into prison.
14) How did Franz's feeling about M. Hamel and school change?
Ans : Franz found out that M. Hamel would not teach him French
anymore because only German was going to be taught in the schools. This news
changed Franz's attitude towards his teacher and school. He regretted that he
had never learnt his lessons properly. He used to regard his books as a
nuisance but now he began to think of them as old friends whom he never wanted
to part with. He even started feeling a fondness and respect for M. Hamel and
forgot how cranky or strict he was.
SECTION - D (2x5=10) Long Answer Question
15) Throw light on the significance of the poet's parting words
and her smile in the poem "My Mother at Sixty-six"?
Ans : In the poem 'My Mother at Sixty- six', the poet's parting
words 'see you soon, Amma' with 'a smile' reveal a very close and amiable bond
between mother and daughter. The poem is a perfect image of a lovely
relationship as Kamala Das expects to see her mother very soon again and smiles
to hide her pain of seperation.Her mother was quite old and the fear of
seperation makes her worried as she parts with her at the Cochin airport.
16) As Sujata/Suraj write an article on 'Junk the Junk Food' to
create awareness among children that junk food is unhealthy and unhygienic.
Ans : Junk the Junk Food!
Hey
friends!
Do
you love munching on crispy chips, savoring juicy burgers, and indulging in
sweet treats? Who doesn't, right? But, have you ever stopped to think about
what's really going into your body when you eat junk food?
As
a health-conscious friend, I'm here to tell you the truth: junk food is
unhealthy and unhygienic! It's time to wake up and smell the fries (just
kidding, let's avoid those too!).
What's
wrong with junk food?
1.
"High in calories, low in nutrients: Junk food is like empty calories - it
fills your tummy but doesn't give you the energy or nutrients you need to grow
strong and healthy.
2.
"Loaded with sugar and salt": Too much sugar and salt can lead to
serious health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
3.
Unhygienic ingredients: Many junk foods contain artificial preservatives,
colors, and flavors that can harm your body.
4.
"Damages your teeth and skin: Junk food can cause cavities, acne, and
other skin problems.
So,
what can you do?
1.
Choose whole foods: Opt for fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins.
2.
Read labels: Check the ingredients and nutrition facts before buying packaged
foods.
3.
Cook at home: Help your parents cook healthy meals at home using fresh
ingredients.
4.
Limit junk food: Allow yourself a small treat occasionally, but don't make it a
habit.
Let's
make a change!
Remember,
your body is your temple. Take care of it by making healthy choices. Say
goodbye to junk food and hello to a happier, healthier you!
Together,
let's junk the junk food and choose a healthier lifestyle!
Your
friend, Sujata/Suraj
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